Hadley's Ballet Class

The ballerinas, dressed in pink,
Adorable, you can't help think,
All rush to where their teacher waits,
Where music wafts and resonates.

The grown-ups must remain outside
Where covered windows seem to hide
Whatever lessons might be taught.
(Attempts to peek all come to naught.)

The moms chit-chat, comparing notes,
(Which cereals get all their votes).
The grands and sitters sit alone
And read or focus on the phone.

When class is over, spirits high,
She demonstrates the butterfly 
And how to point and flex her toes
While standing in a ballet pose.

Now slippers off and sneakers on;
Another lesson's come and gone.
We dress and take our dancer home,
The star, today, of Nana's poem.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Rigoler Avatar
October 30, 2018 at 8:55 PM
As an ex-figure skater in my youth, I can appreciate the jumps ballet dancers (especially the men) have to do. I did my share of them with flips and axels, I also did my share of falls trying to master them. An enjoyable read by a proud granny. / M
Dietrich Avatar
October 29, 2018 at 5:39 PM
Adorable keeping it short on cell
Mcconnell Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 4:43 PM
lovely piece Ilene, so well penned with nice rhyme and flow, really elegant just like the ballet!, Blessings, Gordon
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 26, 2018 at 2:10 PM
I love this adorable tribute! It so aptly describes grandma taking granddaughter to her ballet lesson as I did for over two years. This little gem is going into my faves Ilene! : )
Green Avatar
October 26, 2018 at 1:47 PM
What a wonderful scene you have created for us Nana. : ) Really fun Ilene, this is precious as I am sure she is.
Allison Avatar
October 26, 2018 at 1:18 PM
aww what a charming poem Ilene the imagery is so cute:-) hugs Jan xx
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 26, 2018 at 1:13 PM
Hello Ilene, as I read this poem, i can see Hedley's doing ballet. They are so cute when they strt ballet so young. have a nice day my friend.
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